MHYC E News 1st March, 2017
Welcome to MIDDLE HARBOUR YACHT CLUB's E-Newsletter
The Sydney Harbour Regatta now has over 230 entrants for this weekend! This is over 50 boats more than last year! The regatta is shaping up to be an exciting weekend beginning with the Sydney 38s International Championship on Friday 3rd March, 2017, and concluding with the prize presentaion on Monday evening, 6th March, 2017. Be sure to get down to the Club over the weekend to catch some of the action or to just enjoy the live music on each afternoon.
BBQ volunteers needed for Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th March - do you have a spare couple of hours in the moring this weekend? If you do, please contact Karen if you can offer assistance cooking egg & bacon rolls for the Sydney Harbour Regatta.
Could all Members please be reminded to lock the marina gates if you are exiting or entering the marina at night. This is essential for security purposes.
Sydney Harbour Regatta Sailing Instructions Now Available
The Sailing Instructions for the 2017 Sydney Harbour Regatta and Sydney 38 International Championship are now available to download from the SHR website. Skipper Competitor Packs are now available for collection from Middle Harbour Yacht Club between the hours of 9am - 5pm.
Win $1700 worth of Helly Hansen sailing gear at SHR
Here's your chance to win $1700 worth of Helly Hansen sailing gear at this year's Sydney Harbour Regatta! The prize will be drawn on Sunday 5th March, 2017, at Middle Harbour Yacht Club after the weekend's racing. Entry forms will be available at the Club over the weekend.
Helly Hansen is also offering great prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd in all divisions of the Sydney Harbour Regatta to be awarded at the presentation on Monday 6th March, 2017, from 6.00pm.
Yacht Sales Australia Wednesday Series 2 Results
Series 2 of the 2016/17 season Wednesday Series concluded last Wednesday. Congratulations to the following:-
Div 1 - 1st: Alacrity (R Peters), 2nd: Toy Box 2 (I Box), 3rd: Little Nico (A Walters)
Div 2 - 1st: Let Loose (P Saunders), 2nd: Stormaway (C Gunn/J Stening), 3rd: Mortgage Choice Rumba (R Carr/S Cook/K Burke)
For all results - click here
Yacht Sales Australia Wednesday Series 3 - Race 1 - 1st March, 2017
Race 1 of Series 3 for the 2016-17 season, will be held today Wednesday 1st March, 2017. Please be aware that the handicaps are count up starting from 1330 hours.
Many thanks to our sponsors for the Wednesday Series, Ivan & Jeff Rowe, Yacht Sales Australia. If you are looking to buy or sell a boat, visit their website at www.yachtsalesaustralia.com.au. Special commission discount available to MHYC Members.
To enter - click here
To view Entrants and Results - click here
Thursday Twilight Series - Race 19, 2nd March, 2017
The Thursday Twilight series continues with Race 19 on 2nd March, 2017, with a count up handicap start from 6pm. Post racing presentation and the Bistro open for a meal - get the crew together, support the Club and celebrate after the race! To book a table at the Bistro, call 9969 1244 and book in your Boat name!
Many thanks to our Thursday Twilight major sponsors - Wild Oats, Robert Oatley Vineyards as well as our divisional sponsors, Yacht Sales Australia, All Sail, Cosine Shipwright Services and Specialty Mortgage Services, who will be offering CASH prizes to 1st, 2nd and 3rd placings at the end of the series.
Remember to check the Noticeboard and monitor VHF 73 to confirm start line and time limit details
To enter - click here
To View Entrants - click here
Post Racing Food Options:-
Harbourview Bar & Bistro
Beer Battered Fries - $8
Wedges with sour cream & sweet chilli sauce - $12
Beer battered flathead with fries & salad - $20
Fettuccine alla Provencale - $18
Butter Chicken with rice & pappadums - $22
Surf & Turf - $30
Atlantic Salmon with potoato mash & ratatouille - $25
Downstairs - Burger Bar
Angus Beef Burger - $10
Chicken Burger - $10
Vegetarian option: Burger bun with salad only - $6
Saturday Inshore Racing - Saturday 11th March, 2017
Saturday inshore racing continues on Saturday 11th March, 2017.
Open Race 19 (SOPS) - First warning signal 1255 hours
Inshore Race 18 - First warning signal 1255 hours
Short Race 13 - First warning signal 1255 hours
To enter - click here
To View Entrants - click here
Middle Harbour to Gosford Challenge Report
The Gosford challenge was enjoyed by all involved. The sail North to Gosford was on a gentle southerly breeze.
For those on LuLuBelle this adventure is a must for all. Entering Brisbane Water was under sunny skies and Gosford Sailing Club rolled out the Red Carpet. All the Gosford flags and many members joined the MHYC team to watch the match racing between 4 Magic 20 crews. The MHYC teams lead by Lyndsay Tanner sailed closely and well against the locals. Alas the Gosford Challenge Cupwent narrowly to Gosford. Everyone involved enjoyed dinner and drinks at GSC.
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Wanted
- 40HP DIESEL MOTOR, pre-loved in good order for ‘new' MHYC tender
- CHART PLOTTER for Hugh George, pre-loved OK, large screen.
If you can assist with either of the above please contact the Marina Manager or call 9969 1244.
Youth Sailing - Easter Camps & Term 2 Open!
Easter School Holiday camps and Term 2 are now open for bookings. Get in quick before they get booked out! For more information - click here.
Sandbar Cafe - open 7 days a week
The Sandbar Cafe is open 7 days a week from 8am. Come down to the Club & enjoy our coffee and freshly made gourmet rolls. Refreshing smoothies, frappes and ice cream also available! Did you know that Brett actually makes all the yummy ice creams?? Great new flavours all the time!
Harbourview Bar & Bistro - Now Open for Breakfast on the weekends!
The Harbourview Bar & Bistro is now open on Saturdays and Sundays for breakfast from 8am - click here for the Breakfast menu. The Harbourview Bar & Bistro's Lunch & Dinner menu is available online - click here for the current menu. Harbourview Bar & Bistro is open Wednesday to Sunday for lunch and Friday and Saturday for dinner, with daily specials. For all bookings, please call the MHYC office on 9969 1244.
Literary Lunch with Tom & Meg Keneally
Friday 7th April, 2017 at 12 noon
Join us at MHYC for a special literary luncheon with guest speakers, well known Australian author, Tom Keneally and his daughter, Meg, who will be talking about their co-authored, fast paced, witty and gripping historical crime stories – “The Soldier’s Curse”and “the Unmourned”- limited seating! Friday 7th April, 2017, at 12 noon.
Members $55 per person, Non Members $60 per person - includes 2 course lunch and arrival drink.
Click here to book online.
